12 Saudi soldiers killed in Yemen helicopter crash

The Saudi-led military coalition fighting in Yemen said one of its helicopters crashed in eastern Yemen on Tuesday, killing 12 Saudi officers in one of the deadliest incidents for the Kingdom’s troops since the war began more than two years ago.

The Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Yemen’s eastern province of Marib, the coalition said, adding that it is investigating the circumstances.

The incident happened as US Defense Secretary James Mattis arrived in Riyadh, to discuss the Yemen war with Saudi leaders.